MPdL Studio

Founded by National Design Award Winner, Mónica Ponce de León, AIA, MPdL Studio brings together an interdisciplinary team of architects and designers collaborating across offices in Ann Arbor (MI), Boston (MA), and Princeton (NJ). Ponce de León's work as principal architect is integral to each project, and is supported by a diverse team bringing a unique point of view to each design process. MPdL Studio has extensive experience in many scales and typologies including furniture design and interiors, private residences, commercial projects, art installations, and master plans. In private residential projects, every detail from the architecture to the interior finishes, furniture, and art is customized for clients’ lifestyles. MPdL Studio's designs pay particular attention to materials, using digital technology to revisit old craft traditions where materials are used in unexpected ways. Many of the studio’s projects experiment new ways to think about detailed brick work, glass, millwork, and cabinetry. Careful attention is paid to lighting and to healthy materials. Custom furniture is often designed and combined with re-finished vintage pieces. Special attention is also given to window treatments which can truly transform a space.